Cabinet approves Widening of National Highway-167 from Gudebellur to Mahabubnagar (See 'Corp Brief') Innovation and evidence are two pillars that will shape the next era of Unani medicine: MoS (See 'Corp Brief') Cabinet approves upgradation of Dhamasiya-Bitada Sections of NH-56 to 4-Lane Standard (See 'Corp Brief') A&C - Different interpretation of contract by in itself is no ground to interfere with arbitral award: SC (See 'Legal Desk') Govt launches 'PM RAHAT' - Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims (See 'Corp Brief') India achieves faster decline in under-5 Mortality Rate: Nadda (See 'Corp Brief') A&C - Non-issuance of a Sec 21 notice by one party is not fatal to raising claims before arbitral tribunal if disputes are otherwise covered by broadly worded arbitration clause: SC (See 'Legal Desk') Cabinet infuses Rs 10000 Crores for startups engaged in deep-tech, innovative manufacturing (See 'Corp Brief') Trade Marks - non-use of a mark filed on proposed-to-be-used basis is irrelevant for assessing registrability of the mark: HC (See 'Legal Desk') Minister proposes exploring solutions such as National Housing Exchange (See 'Corp Brief') IBC/RTI - appellant cannot seek disclosure of internal notings & replies under RTI Act when same issue has already been disposed of earlier: IBBI (See 'Legal Desk') In 2 yrs, India AI Mission has set up Foundation for Development of AI Ecosystem (See 'Corp Brief') A&C - Applications for extending arbitral tribunal's mandate u/s 29A(4) must be filed exclusively before principal civil court of original jurisdiction: SC (See 'Legal Desk') Govt approves wheat exports and allows additional wheat and sugar exports (See 'Corp Brief') A&C - Arbitral proceedings are set to commence on date of receipt of notice invoking arbitration clause: SC (See 'Legal Desk') Centre for Trade organises International Moot Court under WTO Chairs Program (See 'Corp Brief') A&C - Under pre-2015 amendment regime, once party consents to court order appointing arbitrator, they cannot subsequently challenge existence or validity of arbitration clause before arbitral tribunal: SC (See 'Legal Desk') The Securities Markets Code, 2025: Strengthened Enforcement, Weakened Accountability? (See 'CORP EINSICHT')

Textile sector exports rises by 41% in April- Dec 2021

Published: Jan 13, 2022

By TIOLCorplaws News Service

NEW DELHI, JAN 13, 2022: TEXTILE sector has continuously maintained trade surplus with exports manifold higher than imports. In FY 2020-21 there was a deceleration in textile exports due to pandemic disrupting the supply chain and demand.

However, signs of recovery are visible in 2021-22. During April-December, 2021 the total Textiles & Apparel including Handicrafts exports was USD 29.8 billion as compared to USD 21.2 billion for the same period last year. This implies robust growth of approximately 41% over last year. Growth signals an economic rebound.

Even compared to pre-pandemic year i.e. 2019-20 export for textile sector (Textiles & Apparel including Handicrafts) increased by 14.6% from April- December 2021 as compared to April-December 2019. Textiles exhibited an increase in export of 31%, Cotton Yarn/ Fabrics/ Made-ups, Handloom products etc. exhibited an increase of 43% and Jute products exhibited an increase of 33% from April- December 2021 as compared to April-December, 2019.

Government has set the target of USD 44 billion for Textiles & Apparel including Handicrafts and approximately 68% of annual target has already been achieved. The last quarter of FY always has higher activity than the earlier quarters. Hence industry is hopeful that targets will be duly met.

TIOL CORP SEARCH

TIOL GROUP WEBSITES